There’s much more than that though: you can also get classic platters of oxtail or ackee and saltfish, as well as a huge variety of baked goods from breads to cookies and pastries with a global range of influences.

Oxtail ($11.99, $9.99 for a small portion) is one of the “lunch special” options, served on your choice of rice. We skip the white rice in a favour of an earthy mix with beans. Tear fatty chunks of oxtail meat off the bones and search for the extra gristly tip of the tail.

Doubles ($1.70) are a more veggie-friendly classic. Circles of dough are fried so they become fluffy, sandwiching a sort of chickpea curry that’s mild and soothing.

Everything is always made fresh here. As a hand scrawled sign behind the counter says, everything is baked fresh daily. Prices on baked goods are ridiculous too, fifty cents for a nine-grain bun.

Most rolls (corn, egg, whole wheat) are just 45 cents each or three for $1.25.

Wash it all down with some house ginger beer ($1.45 - $1.99), a pleasantly spicy but refreshing beverage.

There’s no doubt that Golden Patty is a Kensington mainstay. Whether you’re on the hunt for cheap eats or looking to buy patties wholesale, this is a reliable spot.